Genetics
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Heart cell atlas could herald new treatments
The most detailed and comprehensive human Heart Cell Atlas could help clinicians to develop new ways to improve heart treatments, researchers said last night. Read more
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Making breast cancer test more accurate for Ashkenazi Jewish women
Changes to genetic tests can improve the accuracy with which they assess breast cancer risk for women from Ashkenazi Jewish backgrounds, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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First genetic marker identified for multiple sclerosis severity
A genetic variant for multiple sclerosis severity has been identified, the first known variant of this kind, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Gene editing warning in early embryos following study
Researchers have issued a new warning about the use of ‘gene editing’ after finding the cells of early human embryos are often unable to repair damage to their DNA. Read more
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Astronauts experience altered gene expression in white blood cells
Genes that help to control immune functions decrease when astronauts reach space but reverses when they return to Earth, according to a new study. Read more
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Key genes identified for potential ovarian cancer treatments
Key genes have been identified that could help clinicians understand why some ovarian cancer patients respond better to treatment than others, British researchers have announced. Read more
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Evolution of part of E.coli capsule mapped for the first time
The evolutionary timeline and population distribution of Escherichia coli’s protective outer capsule has been mapped for the first time – and it shows how targeting the bacterium’s protective layer can help treat extraintestinal infections. Read more
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Neanderthal link to ‘Viking disease’
Scientists have found a link between genetic variants from Neanderthals and a so-called “Viking disease”, Dupuytren’s contracture. Read more
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Chronic disease risk identified combining blood biomarkers and genomics
Combining blood biomarkers with genomic information yields improved identification of people at high risk of chronic disease, years before symptoms emerge, a conference will hear today. Read more
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Pain gene insight could improve treatment
Researchers have studied people who are genetically ‘pain insensitive’, in order to identify new analgesic strategies for treating chronic pain. Read more